Photos: Braves lose to Pirates in 10 innings

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Photos: Braves lose to Pirates in 10 innings

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Pirates game at Truist Park on May 20, 2021.

Braves base runner Ronald Acuna walks off the field dejected from third base as Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Richard Rodriguez and catcher Jacob Stallings celebrate a 6-4 victory over the Braves in the 10th inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves base runner Ronald Acuna walks off the field dejected from third base as Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Richard Rodriguez and catcher Jacob Stallings celebrate a 6-4 victory over the Braves in the 10th inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman strikes out in the 10th inning during a 6-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings hits a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves for a 2-0 lead during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna climbs the wall but can’t reach a 2-RBI home run by Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly reacts after giving up a 2-RBI home run to Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catcher William Contreras blocks a pitch in the dirt from Drew Smyly during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catcher William Contreras hits a 3-run home run to take a 3-2 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves third base coach Ron Washington salutes catcher William Contreras as he rounds third after hitting a 3-run home run. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catcher William Contreras (right) gets a double high five from Dansby Swanson after hitting a 3-run home run to take a 3-2 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catcher William Contreras (center) celebrates hitting a 3-run home run to take a 3-2 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings (right) celebrates with Adam Frazier after hitting a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Dansby Swanson hits a solo homer against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson blows a kiss at the cameras after hitting a solo homer against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 6th inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz and catcher William Contreras confer with pitcher Jacob Webb during the 10th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Jacob Webb reacts to giving up the go-ahead run to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 10th inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Jacob Webb is pulled after giving up the go-ahead run to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 10th inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves baserunner Ronald Acuna is caught in a rundown between second and third by Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Braves base runner Ronald Acuna walks off the field dejected from third base as Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Richard Rodriguez and catcher Jacob Stallings celebrate a 6-4 victory over the Braves in the 10th inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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